Hudson Mohawk Magazine

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin with Mark Dunlea who spoke with Darlene McGraw about her disability activism

Then, we hear from the student who is building a plastic free campaign on the Skidmore campus

Later on, HMM Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry Continues his segment the struggle continues and this weeks conversation is "From the Fourth of July to Juneteenth: What do they Mean to Black People?"

After that, Corrine Carey talks with local artist Armando Soto about his art at Collar City Mushroom.

Finally, we hear part two of the interview with Glenn Ciolek, theoretical and computational astrophysicist

The Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign has filed suit against HUD to have housing declared a human right and to allow families to live in vacant homes. Cheri Honkala and Shamako Noble of the Poor People's Army discuss the case with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.

As the plastic free movement grows, college students are leading the charge to take on plastic pollution and eliminate single use plastics. In this episode of Plastic PSA, host Alexis Goldsmith is joined by rising Skidmore senior Jessica Plotnik, who spent the past year building a plastic free campaign on campus. Jess is taking the work to other college campuses as well by leading online student training workshops. Follow Jess and her classmates' work on Instagram by following @skidplasticfreezone

On Saturday, July 17, local artist Armando Soto exhibited his colorful art at Collar City Mushrooms. The event was the second in a series of music and creativity celebrations hosted by the local mushroom farm in conjunction with Bliss Arts to bring the community together to appreciate art, food, and music. HMM correspondent Corinne Carey was there, and spoke to the organizer, several attendees, and the artist himself, Armando Soto. Armando's paintings reflect Taino, Nuyorican and Jazz cultures. Soto's artwork will be on exhibit with some available to purchase at Collar City Mushrooms at 333 Second Avenue in the Lansingburgh section of Troy until September.

Sanctuary intern Lizzy Kramer interviews Albany Center Gallery director Tony Iadicicco about the creation of Albany's mural program, the significance of public art, and how art starts within a community.

The General Manger of WCDB 90.9fm of the University at Albany, Fiona Donovan spoke with Caelan McPherson about the history of the WCDB, how the pandemic effected WCDB, and much more.

"Is Radio Dying?" is a series by Caelan McPherson about radio stations, their setup, what's important to them, and every episode ends with the question, "Do you think Radio is dying?" #Radio #Albany #UAlbany #Troy #IsRadioDying #WCDB

On July 17, 2021, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry went to a Free Community Breakfast in downtown Troy sponsored by Grace Fellowship Church members. The event took place in Sunhees Farm & Kitchen LA Capital Tacos parking lot at 4th and Ferry. In this community segment, he interviewed Diane Film, the event organizer about the event.

On July 16, 2021, Hudson Mohawk Magazine Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended Troy SNUG (Should Never Use Guns), Pop-Up BBQ & Water Balloon Fight event at Old 6th Avenue Park. In this community segment, he interviewed Troy SNUG outreach organizers and staff (Wendy Shepard, Sa'Dasia Wheeler, Raheem, Tawanna Scott, and James Chestnut) about the event and their work stop gun violence in Troy.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine,

We begin by speaking with Lynne Jackson of Save the Pine Bush about the possible Crossgates Mall expansion

Then, we continue our conversation with Dr. Solange Ashby

Later on, we listen in on the roundtable discussion around "From the Fourth of July to Juneteenth: What do they Mean to Black People?"

After that, Noreen McKee gives us an update on the fight to establish fair and equitable access to early voting sites in the City of Troy.

Finally, speak with artist Ellie Irons

Disability rights advocate Darlene McGraw has been confronted by the police and public officials in Saratoga Springs for chalking her complaints about the City's slow progress in complying with the American Disabilities Act. ADAPT Capital Region held a chalk-in at local government offices to show their support for McGraw, who spoke with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.